REIGATE RESTORATION HARDWARE & REIGATE PLUG-IN MARKET

by Alex Marton

Name

Alex Marton

Course

BA Architecture

Reigate Restoration Hardware is an architectural reclamation store in the heart of Reigate, Surrey. It aims to reduce architectural waste through the reclamation of valuable building elements reclaimed from the endless house renovations which occur locally. The centre provides restoration and design expertise, encouraging locals to reclaim and reuse rather than buy new. All architectural items are welcome at the store, including roof trusses, timber framing, tiling, kitchen fittings, appliances, doors, windows and more. Reigate Plug-In Market aims to bring a modular market into a historic market town, that currently lacks a market. Stalls are provided for a variety of users, from vintage sellers to candle makers, designed to be dismountable and easily moveable by its users. The stalls plug away into parking spaces below the main volume, reducing required space for storage when the market is closed. A sun-flower like facade opens up to reveal a set of solar panels which provide power to the entire market during its use, and a rainwater collector ensures the constant flow of water for the users.